EP1261296A4 - Intra-urethral device for incontinence and method for making and using same - Google Patents

Intra-urethral device for incontinence and method for making and using same

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Publication number
EP1261296A4
EP1261296A4 EP01916416A EP01916416A EP1261296A4 EP 1261296 A4 EP1261296 A4 EP 1261296A4 EP 01916416 A EP01916416 A EP 01916416A EP 01916416 A EP01916416 A EP 01916416A EP 1261296 A4 EP1261296 A4 EP 1261296A4
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Prior art keywords
incontinence
intra
making
same
urethral device
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Withdrawn
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EP01916416A
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German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1261296A2 (en
Inventor
Robert A Latour Jr
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Clemson University
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Clemson University
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Publication of EP1261296A2 publication Critical patent/EP1261296A2/en
Publication of EP1261296A4 publication Critical patent/EP1261296A4/en
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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/0004—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse
    • A61F2/0009—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse placed in or outside the body opening close to the surface of the body
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S128/00—Surgery
    • Y10S128/25—Artificial sphincters and devices for controlling urinary incontinence

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Urology & Nephrology (AREA)
  • Cardiology (AREA)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
  • Transplantation (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • External Artificial Organs (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)
EP01916416A 2000-03-08 2001-03-06 Intra-urethral device for incontinence and method for making and using same Withdrawn EP1261296A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/520,432 US6440060B1 (en) 2000-03-08 2000-03-08 Intra-urethral device for incontinence and method for making and using the same
US520432 2000-03-08
PCT/US2001/007117 WO2001066168A2 (en) 2000-03-08 2001-03-06 Method and device for intra-urethral incontinence

Publications (2)

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EP1261296A2 EP1261296A2 (en) 2002-12-04
EP1261296A4 true EP1261296A4 (en) 2006-11-22

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EP01916416A Withdrawn EP1261296A4 (en) 2000-03-08 2001-03-06 Intra-urethral device for incontinence and method for making and using same

Country Status (5)

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US (1) US6440060B1 (en)
EP (1) EP1261296A4 (en)
AU (1) AU2001243445A1 (en)
CA (1) CA2401081C (en)
WO (1) WO2001066168A2 (en)

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WO1997045066A1 (en) * 1996-05-31 1997-12-04 Uromed Corporation Urinary medical devices
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US5813974A (en) * 1995-12-19 1998-09-29 Dolade Guardia; Jose Manuel Device for women suffering from incontinence

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WO1992019192A1 (en) * 1991-04-25 1992-11-12 Coloplast As A device for preventing involuntary urination, preferable for females
US5813974A (en) * 1995-12-19 1998-09-29 Dolade Guardia; Jose Manuel Device for women suffering from incontinence
WO1997025947A1 (en) * 1996-01-19 1997-07-24 Uromed Corporation Device and method to control urinary incontinence
WO1997045066A1 (en) * 1996-05-31 1997-12-04 Uromed Corporation Urinary medical devices
EP0821919A2 (en) * 1996-07-29 1998-02-04 VIA LOG Medikalprodukte GmbH Kosmetik - Medien Closure for urethra

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US6440060B1 (en) 2002-08-27
WO2001066168A2 (en) 2001-09-13
CA2401081C (en) 2006-09-12
WO2001066168A3 (en) 2002-02-28
CA2401081A1 (en) 2001-09-13
EP1261296A2 (en) 2002-12-04
AU2001243445A1 (en) 2001-09-17

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